Washington County Memorial Hospital provides several classes, clinics and seminars throughout the month to provide the residents of Washington County with opportunities to improve their health. Following is a list of events and classes scheduled for the month of September.
Smoking Cessation Program – WCMH’s satellite clinics at Campbellsburg and Pekin offer low cost individualized comprehensive tobacco cessation programs. These programs, which are partially funded through the Washington County Health Department, include tobacco replacement therapies such as gum and patches. For more information on the tobacco cessation programs offered at these clinics, please call Pekin Community Healthcare at 967-6900 or Campbellsburg Family Healthcare at 755-4443.
Permanent Car Seat Fitting Station - Washington County Memorial Hospital offers free car seat safety checks monthly. Dates and locations for these checks are Wednesdays, September 10 and 24 from 2 - 5 p.m. at WCMH. To register, call Matt Kidd at 883.5881 ext. 1376.
Diabetes Support Group – Get help and support from other individuals with diabetes. This support group is held on the second Thursday of every month at 1 p.m. in the WCMH Cafeteria. Share recipes, ideas and tips for managing your diabetes. The July meeting will be held on Thursday, September 10. To register, call 883.5881 ext. 1366.
CPR and First Aid – This monthly CPR and pediatric first aid class is open to the public and covers the needed skills for foster parents, day care workers and substitute teachers. It will be held on Saturday, September 26 from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. in the WCMH Classroom. The cost is $40, which includes materials. Registration fee must be paid the day of the class. To register, call 883.5881 ext. 1228.
Cancer Crusaders Support Group – The next meeting of the Cancer Crusaders Support Group will be held on Tuesday, September 15 at 7 p.m. in the WCMH cafeteria. This monthly support group is available to individuals dealing with cancer and/or family members and caregivers of cancer patients. For more information, call 883-5881 ext. 1366.